Cactus Vick, entertainer of Arkansas children in the 1960s and ’70s will be the subject of the presentation on Thursday, August 10th at 7:00 p.m. Come to see his daughter, Angela Vick Hall, speak about him at the Saline County History & Heritage Society. The address is 123 North Market Street downtown Benton. His name […]
Learn about the origin of Pine Haven as housing for aluminum workers – program June 8th
Come to the Saline County History and Heritage Society to learn about a workers’ neighborhood in Bauxite. Dr. Russell Burton, of Benton, will present this program on Pine Haven. It was a government housing addition in Bauxite in the 1940s for workers at the aluminum plants, and their families. The program will begin at […]
Dr. Chris Jones to speak March 3rd in Bryant
The BJHS Black History Month Committee announced Monday that Dr. Chris Jones will be the keynote speaker for the Black History Month Student Assembly on Friday, March 3rd, 2023. This is not a public event, but he will speak to students and school staff. Dr. Jones was the first African American to be nominated for […]
Governor Sanders issues proclamation about Black History Month
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders issued a proclamation Tuesday to recognize Black History Month in February. The governor cites its origins and purpose of celebrating prominent African American figures, as well as acknowledging the centuries of struggles for the African American community. The full Proclamation from Tuesday, January 31st, 2023 is published below: Proclamation on […]
Bryant fire station might possibly be history; Meeting May 31st
There is a possibility for repurposing a former fire station in Bryant. Come to the meeting on Tuesday, May 31st, to be held by the Bryant Historical Society. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the proprty location, next to City Hall, SW 3rd Street. Discussion will be about turning the fire station into […]
Garland Co. Historical Society Presenting at Saline Co. History & Heritage May 12th
The Saline County History and Heritage Society has resumed its in person meeting schedule. Come on Thursday, May 12th, at 7:00 p.m. at the Research Center located at 123 North Market Street in Downtown Benton. This month, members of the Garland County Historical Society will be the guests and will discuss ways to improve the […]
Annual Pioneer Days at Saline River May 13th – 14th to include primitive crafts and re-enactments
Saline Crossing Regional Park & Recreational Area is hosting its Annual Pioneer Days Rendezvous on May 13th-14th from 10am-5pm. School groups are welcome to come on Friday May 13th from 9am-2:30pm.The Early Arkansas Reenactors (EARA) will be encamped at the city fishing park at the end of Airlane Drive and Mary Kay in Benton.Organizers say […]
See the live virtual tour of the historic Saline County Courthouse Jan 7th
Take a tour of the historic Saline County Courthouse on Friday. The Arkansas Historic Preservation Program will host a virtual tour of the courthouse at noon on January 7th. The Saline County Courthouse, the third in the county’s history, was built in 1902 by prominent architect Charles L. Thompson and was added to the National […]
And Just Like That, There is Hope for the Long-Vacant Post Office in Downtown Benton
There is a 7,330 square foot building in downtown Benton known as simply “the old post office” or “the federal building” to many, but it’s soon to become something else. The property has been for sale or lease for years, but a deal finally closed right before Christmas. Hope Consulting will be the newest inhabitants […]
Arlene Hyten Rainey, daughter of Niloak Pottery creator dies at age 105
Arlene Rainey of Benton, Arkansas, passed away peacefully in her sleep, at the age of 105, on November 12. Born October 14th, 1916, in Benton to Cora (Caldwell) and C. D. “Bullet” Hyten, Arlene is one of four children. Two brothers died as young children; her older sister, Norma, died in 2002. Arlene attended public […]
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